Fla. Stat. 414.1585
Diversion program for families at risk of welfare dependency due to substance abuse or mental illness

(1)

The diversion program for families at risk of welfare dependency due to substance abuse or mental illness is intended to provide services and one-time payments to assist families in avoiding welfare dependency and to stabilize families, so that children can be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives and so that families can be self-sufficient.

(2)

Before finding a family eligible for the diversion program created under this section, a determination must be made that:The family includes a pregnant woman or a parent with one or more minor children or a caretaker relative with one or more minor children.The family meets criteria established by the department that one or more individuals in the family are at risk of or are impaired due to substance abuse or mental illness.The services or one-time payment provided are not considered assistance under federal law or guidelines.

(a)

The family includes a pregnant woman or a parent with one or more minor children or a caretaker relative with one or more minor children.

(b)

The family meets criteria established by the department that one or more individuals in the family are at risk of or are impaired due to substance abuse or mental illness.

(c)

The services or one-time payment provided are not considered assistance under federal law or guidelines.

(3)

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in s. 414.075, s. 414.085, or s. 414.095, a family meeting the criteria of subsection (2) shall be considered a needy family and shall be deemed eligible under this section.

(4)

The department may establish additional criteria related to services, client need, or one-time payments. The department may establish maximum amounts of one-time payments.

(5)

Receipt of services or a one-time payment under this section shall not preclude eligibility for, or receipt of, other assistance or services under this chapter.

Source: Section 414.1585 — Diversion program for families at risk of welfare dependency due to substance abuse or mental illness, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0414.­1585 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

414.13
Immunizations 414.14
Public assistance policy simplification 414.17
Audits 414.24
Integrated welfare reform and child welfare services 414.025
Legislative intent 414.26
Court-appointed guardian unnecessary 414.27
Temporary cash assistance 414.28
Public assistance payments to constitute debt of recipient 414.31
State agency for administering federal food assistance program 414.32
Prohibitions and restrictions with respect to food assistance program 414.33
Violations of food assistance program 414.34
Annual report concerning administrative complaints and disciplinary actions involving food assistance program violations 414.35
Emergency relief 414.035
Authorized expenditures 414.36
Public assistance overpayment recovery program 414.37
Public assistance overpayment recovery privatization 414.39
Fraud 414.40
Stop Inmate Fraud Program established 414.41
Recovery of payments made due to mistake or fraud 414.42
Cause for employee dismissal 414.45
Rulemaking 414.045
Cash assistance program 414.55
Implementation of community work program 414.56
Office of Continuing Care 414.065
Noncompliance with work requirements 414.075
Resource eligibility standards 414.085
Income eligibility standards 414.095
Determining eligibility for temporary cash assistance 414.105
Time limitations of temporary cash assistance 414.106
Exemption from public meetings law 414.115
Limited temporary cash assistance for children born to families receiving temporary cash assistance 414.122
Withholding of payments based on evidence of fraud 414.157
Diversion program for victims of domestic violence 414.158
Diversion program to prevent or reduce child abuse and neglect 414.161
Homelessness prevention grants 414.175
Review of existing waivers 414.0252
Definitions 414.295
Temporary cash assistance programs 414.391
Automated fingerprint imaging 414.392
Applicant screening 414.411
Public assistance fraud 414.455
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 414.456
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 414.0652
Drug screening for applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 414.0655
Medical incapacity due to substance abuse or mental health impairment 414.1251
Learnfare program 414.1585
Diversion program for families at risk of welfare dependency due to substance abuse or mental illness 414.1599
Diversion programs

Current through Fall 2025

§ 414.1585. Diversion program for families at risk of welfare dependency due to substance abuse or mental illness's source at flsenate​.gov